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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,677.22, 238,290.98 and 96,196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,677.22, 238,290.98 and 96,196.21 is: 132,748.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,677.22 : 238,290.98 = 96,196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,677.22/238,290.98 = 96,196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,677.22x = 238,290.98 × 96,196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,677.22x = 22,922,688,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922,688,970.07/172,677.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,748.77

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